Online registration has ended, but you can still register in person! We have two options:

Friday, April 15, at PNWU (200 University Parkway), from noon to 3pm.

Saturday, April 16 at Russillo’s/North Town (32 Front St), from 7:30 am to 8:30 am.

In-person registration costs $25.

Email us at runforyourlife5k@pnwu.edu for any questions.

Join us for the 6th annual Run For Your Life (RFYL) 5k Fun Run/Walk and Health Fair on Saturday, April 16, 2016, sponsored by Sundown M Ranch!

This year, all proceeds benefit Children's Wishes and Dreams, a local foundation that provides wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. They are a 100% volunteer-operated organization, and all the proceeds from this event go towards supporting this wonderful organization in granting wishes to children with life-altering conditions. More information can be found at childrenswishesanddreams.com.

Registration includes a RFYL 2016 t-shirt, and costs $25 per individual, $22 per team member (teams must be four or more people), so get a group together and sign up! RFYL will honor the team which raises the most money for Children's Wishes and Dreams.

You have two options for checking in and picking up your race bag and t-shirt (and water bottle, if you order one!):

Option #1: Friday, April 15, 2016, from noon to 3 pm at PNWU (200 University Parkway)

Option #2: Day-of RFYL: Saturday, April 16, 2016, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM at 32 Front St.

The 5k starts at 8:30 am on Saturday, April 16, 2016, and the health fair goes from 7:30 am to 11:30 am!

Please note: This year we will not be timing 5k participants or providing run/walk results. We will have a large race clock at the finish line for those who wish to record their own times. We feel this will enhance the sense of community and emphasize the non-competitive nature of Run For Your Life. Please feel free to email for concerns and comments: runforyourlife5k@pnwu.edu.

New this year, we are selling RFYL Water Bottles! These 24 oz. bottles are created by Yakima’s own Liberty Bottleworks, designed by Megan Newell. Our 2 available options can be seen below, and here (on our website). We have sold out of the EKG bottle, but you can order the Medical Mosaic bottle for an additional $20 at checkout.

The Health Fair will feature wellness- and healthcare-related booths and a silent auction (all indoors), in Russillo's Restaurant and Northtown Coffeehouse from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

After the 5k, stick around for our post-race events! Activities include Kids Fun Run, bouncy castle, silent auction, food for purchase (including Russillo's pizza), awards for fundraising, and raffle.

Have children who want to participate but aren't quite ready for a 5k? Sign them up for the Kids' Fun Run, which will start after the 5k! This will be a short course, with free registration for children, but no t-shirt or race bag will be provided.

Connect with us on Facebook for event updates and to join the RFYL community!

Find your photos after the event at Smugmug! Proceeds from photo sales will also benefit Children's Wishes and Dreams.

FAQs

What time do the events start?

The 5K registration and check-in will start at 7:30 AM, with the 5k run beginning at 8:30 AM, and 5k walk beginning at 8:33 AM.

The Health Fair will start at 7:30 AM and end at 11:30 AM.

Can I register the day of the race?

You are more than welcome to register on race day ($25), but we cannot guarantee a t-shirt will be available for you.

Day-of registration will be outside Russillo's/North Town on Front Street starting at 7:30 AM on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Another in-person option for registering will be the day before (Friday, 4/15/16), from noon to 3 pm at PNWU (200 University Parkway) if you miss the online registration deadline, but again, we unfortunately cannot guarantee that we will have enough t-shirts.

Can I pick up my race bag before race day?

Yes! You can pick up your bags at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) at 200 University Parkway on April 15 from noon to 3 PM. You can also pick up your race bag t-shirt the morning of the race at the registration table outside North Town Coffeehouse on Front Street, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

There are no ID requirements. The Kids Fun Run will be open to children under age 10. Children over 10 are welcome to participate in the adult 5K.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

The downtown area has several parking lots that are open to the public for parking. Our route map is available at: http://rfyl5k.org/route-2/!

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please send any questions to runforyourlife5k@pnwu.edu.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Nope! We will have a list of those who registered and ordered water bottles online.

Where can I find information about Children's Wishes and Dreams?

You can check out their website at http://www.childrenswishesanddreams.org/.